About Lesa's Book Critiques
| I have been a library manager/administrator for over 30 years, in Ohio, Florida, Arizona, and, now, Indiana. Library Journal Mystery Reviewer of the Year 2018. 2022 Raven Award recipient from Mystery Writers of America. Recipient of the 2018 David Thompson Memorial Special Service Award from Bouchercon Board. Winner of the 2011 Arizona Library Association Outstanding Library Service Award. I am a mystery columnist for Library Journal, Mystery Readers Journal, and ReadertoReader.com. Author of the “Mystery Fiction” chapter in Genreflecting: A Guide to Popular Reading Interests (7th ed.) Winner of the 2009 and 2010 Spinetingler Awards for Best Reviewer. |
Recent Posts
Kevin’s Corner Annex – The Cardinal’s Curse by LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin
You all know I spent the last two weeks not reading at my Mom's. I'm home, but spent yesterday catching up. And, of course, the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics were on yesterday. I had a wonderful time in Paris some years ago, and I enjoyed the sights and sounds...
A “Dark” Giveaway
Actually, neither of the books in this week's giveaway are "dark", but one has dark in the title, and one has midnight. Good luck! Pitch Dark is Paul Doiron's latest Mike Bowditch mystery. Legendary bush pilot Josie Jonson can’t believe her luck when a skilled...
What Are You Reading?
I'm home! I drove in yesterday. Terrific visit with Mom and family members. Last Thursday, we went to President Harding's home, museum, and tomb. Friday evening, my sister Christie's family came for dinner. During the week, we visited, walked, spent time with my...